How crazy adorable are these tiny Easter basket favors? And they are on a stick. And they are made with my favorite candy, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, thank you very much. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at hoopla palooza.
How to make a vintage crate dog bowl holder
If you like to keep your dog’s bowls off the floor and stationary why not make them a holder from a vintage crate. Check out the tutorial on how to make a recycled crate dog bowl holder over at the … Read More...
Painted Cookies Tutorial and Royal Icing Shamrocks
Before I move on to the painted cookies part, can we take a moment to appreciate the Celtic knots piped on the border? Thank you. And now, find a video how-to for cookie painting on these lovely shamrocks HERE at … Read More...
Tutorial: Blousant top with elastic waist
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a blousant top with an elastic waistband. She shows it for a little girl, but it would also be cute for tweens, teens, and adults. Go to Simple Simon & … Read More...
Tutorial: Cactus pincushion
This prickly cactus is actually a pincushion. How perfect is that! The pins you stick in there become the spines. And do you see that little bloom? It’s a fabric yo-yo. Anna from Plan B shows how to make one. … Read More...
Michaels $5 gift card winners
The winners of the $5 Michaels Craft It Forward gift cards are:
1. Commenter #1, Suzanne from Sew Delightful, who said: “I like to buy silk flowers and make headbands that go with dresses for Dress A Girl Around … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a t-shirt in 5 easy steps
T-shirts are actually very easy to make. Dana from MADE breaks it down into 5 easy steps for you. AND she shares a free pattern to make a t-shirt in a boys’ size 4-5T. The construction is the same regardless … Read More...
Tutorial: Hot Mess Sweatshirt Dress
Prudent Baby shows how you can make their Hot Mess Sweatshirt Dress. It’s got a loose fit through the tummy and hip, but comes in at th hem for a bubble effect. Instead of using yardage, it’s actually made from … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted leather belt
Head over to Rock Mosaic to find out how to make this knotted leather belt. The different colors on each side create a cool two-tone effect when it’s tied. If you don’t have leather, you could use fabric instead. Go … Read More...
I Heart Fake Food – Felt Tea Bags tutorial
What little lady would not adore these precious tea bags for her tea party created by Amy of “While Wearing Heels”! She hearts fake food for children’s playtime. Like Amy says *brew* up some fun for your next tea party. … Read More...
Casting Call – I Love my gross guy
I LOVE MY GROSS GUY!
Had to have a giggle when this one arrived in my inbox, thankfully I don’t have a gross guy. He does gross things from time to time but I think that’s just a normal guy … Read More...
Tutorial: Carve Your Own Stamps
Crafts Unleashed has a great video tutorial showing how to use wood carving tools
and erasers to carve your own stamps. Perfect idea for when you can’t find a stamp image you’re looking for, just make your own!
-Heather
Another Quick and Simple Scarf
I guess today is the day for really easy, cute projects, because I also came across this one, the Sunset Scarf from Make it Handmade. It’s a simple ribbed scarf worked in a small amount of bulky yarn with a … Read More...
Zebra Print Cookies
I made these zebra print cookies for my niece’s 13th birthday party sleepover. Yikes, do you remember 13? I turned 13 in 1985, year of the Delorean, the Brat Pack, leg warmers… middle school. I need to end the trip … Read More...
The Garter Stitch Scarf, Made Prettier
I’d guess just about every knitter has at one point or another knit a garter stitch scarf. It’s often one of the first things you knit because it’s an easy way to get comfortable with forming the knit stitch. You … Read More...
Free QuiltCon Lectures at Craftsy
If you didn’t get to go to QuiltCon, you can still catch some of the lectures at Craftsy. Go HERE to download the series. It’s free!
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Baby Bot shower
This sweet party is designed by our friends at Pottery Barn Kids. They have made it up as a baby shower. I think it would be cute as a kid’s party as well! There are decorations, tips, recipes, videos, … Read More...
Free Rainbow Lollipop Printables for St. Patrick’s Day
Yes, indeed, it really is as simple as that. Find the free printable for these oh so perfect rainbow lollipop
cards and lollipop flags for St. Patrick’s Day HERE at simple as that.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out … Read More...
Tutorial: Sequin heart tee
Kojo Designs shows how you can add a sparkly sequin heart to a t-shirt. The tutorial is part of the Sew in Tune series at Melly Sews and Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy! The sequin heart design is inspired by … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric heart sachets, no sewing required
Maria from Shopgirl shares a sweet project you can sew up for your home. She shows how you can make scented fabric hearts to stash in a drawer or closet, no sewing required. If you’re not the sewing type, you … Read More...